Job Information
Aerotek Fleet Mechanic in Niles, Illinois
Fleet Mechanic
Job Description
As a Mechanic, you will start each shift by reviewing a list of trailers categorized as green tagged (ready to go) or red tagged (requiring repairs). Green tagged trailers require a general checklist assessment, including verifying functioning lights and operational doors. Red tagged trailers need more extensive repairs, which may involve issues from tires to burnt out light bulbs. Your daily tasks will include repairing various trailer parts such as outer panels, side rails, inner panels, roof bows, cross members, floors, doors, hinges, plates, wheels, tire drums, ABS brakes, electrical systems, lift gates, hydraulics, and air bags. Additionally, you will perform stick welding, preventative maintenance, diagnose trailer issues, write reports, and fill out request forms for necessary parts. Each day, you will work on approximately 3-8 trailers.
Responsibilities
Review and assess trailers, categorizing them as green tagged or red tagged.
Perform general checklist assessments on green tagged trailers.
Conduct extensive repairs on red tagged trailers.
Repair various trailer parts including outer panels, side rails, inner panels, roof bows, cross members, floors, doors, hinges, plates, wheels, tire drums, ABS brakes, electrical systems, lift gates, hydraulics, and air bags.
Perform stick welding and preventative maintenance.
Diagnose trailer issues and write reports.
Fill out request forms for necessary parts.
Work on approximately 3-8 trailers daily.
Essential Skills
3+ years of experience maintaining and servicing trailers.
Strong electrical background with the ability to diagnose and fix brake lights and head lights.
Ability to perform wire feed welding.
Self-sufficiency and problem-solving skills.
Report writing skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Owning personal tools (e.g., 1/2" and 3/8" impact sockets). Tools will not be shared.
Candidates from a tech school are preferred.
Experience working on similar size trailers.
Experience with troubleshooting, brake maintenance, preventive maintenance, mechanical repairs, and using hand tools.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $30.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Niles,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.